2009 BMW 745 vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 745 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 745 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |
